Difference Between Square Yard (sq yd) and Square Meter (sq m)
Square Yard and Square Meter are both units used to measure area, but they belong to different systems of measurement. A Square Yard (yd²) is part of the imperial system, while a Square Meter (m²) is part of the metric system. The square meter is slightly larger than the square yard and is used more commonly around the world for land and construction measurements.
Basis of Comparison
Square Yard (sq yd)
Square Meter (sq m)
Meaning
A unit used to measure area in the imperial system.
A unit used to measure area in the metric system.
Measurement System
Imperial system
Metric system
Symbol
sq yd or yd²
sq m or m²
Conversion Value
1 Square Yard = 0.8361 Square Meters
1 Square Meter = 1.19599 Square Yards
Used In
Commonly used in the USA, UK, and India.
Used worldwide, especially in metric countries.
Size
Slightly smaller than a square meter.
Slightly larger than a square yard.
Common Uses
Real estate, land, and traditional property measurement.
Construction, architecture, and global land records.
Ease of Use
Preferred in local and traditional land measurements.
Preferred for standard and international measurements.
Square Yard (Sq yd) to Square Meter (Sq M) Conversion Table
Square Yard (Sq yd)
Square Meter (Sq M)
0.5 Square Yard to Square Meter
0.4181
1 Square Yard to Square Meter
0.8361
2 Square Yard to Square Meter
1.6723
3 Square Yard to Square Meter
2.5084
4 Square Yard to Square Meter
3.3445
5 Square Yard to Square Meter
4.1806
10 Square Yard to Square Meter
8.3613
15 Square Yard to Square Meter
12.5419
20 Square Yard to Square Meter
16.7225
25 Square Yard to Square Meter
20.9032
50 Square Yard to Square Meter
41.8064
100 Square Yard to Square Meter
83.6127
Square Yard (Sq yd) to Square Meter (Sq M) – Most Frequently Asked Questions